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About Josée BergeronThe Original Backwoods Mama

Hello! Bonjour! My name is Josée, and I am a French Canadian Métis mama of five children. I grew up in the beautiful province of British Columbia where I spent my childhood years exploring the vast wilderness of Western Canada with my family. Now, many years later, I have a family of my own and the sunny Okanagan Valley is where we call home. I have been blogging for over 14 years, and this little space has greatly evolved since then. From the start, I have always shared my love for nature. As my family has grown, I’ve learned how important it is to spend time outside together. I’ve also discovered that getting outside with five children can be really challenging! Slowly this blog has transformed into a place of encouragement and a resource for parents looking to get outside and connect with nature with their own kids. If you would like to connect with me or partner with me, I would love to hear from you: Contact Me or Partner with Me. Happy Adventuring! Learn More About Me »
Josee Bergeron is Backwoods Mama

Josee Bergeron

I am the Backwoods Mama!

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Speaking Events / Writing / Partnerships

Backwoods Mama is a blog that focuses on helping parents, caregivers and educators learn about the importance of raising nature-connected children by providing nature-inspired crafts, activities, resources, advice and more. I am not currently looking for content contributors; however, I am always open to working with businesses and organizations that value the importance of connection children and nature.

The Okanagan Trail Map • A Guide of Hikes to do With Your Kids

Josée Bergeron lists Hiking Trails in the Okanagan
Hiking in the Okanagan by Josée Bergeron

Take advantage of my interactive map of trails in the Central and South Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. If you’re looking for a family friendly Okanagan adventure you’ve come to right place! Visit the map page and click on the dots to discover new trails or use the graph below to make your search easier. You can sort the graph by location, distance, duration etc. by clicking on the top bar. 

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eBooks & More for Purchase

Many nature activity resources are offered for free however there are a number of items for purchase for a very reasonable price. Any time you purchase my products you are supporting my efforts in helping families around the world raise outdoor kids!

✔️ Before downloading or purchasing any digital products please take a moment to read my FAQS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS.

Fall Outside - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$9

Fall Outside – 30 Nature-Connection Prompts for Exploring Autumn with Children

Nature Advent Calendar - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$7

Nature Advent Calendar For Kids – 24 Days of Nature Connection

Valentine Seed Packets - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$2

Valentine Flower Seed Packets – A Nature-inspired Valentine Craft for Kids to Make & Share

Spring Adventure Journal - Purchase from Backwoods Mama

$15

“My Nature Adventure Journal” – A Spring Nature Journal for Kids